New Mexico with kids
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Best Things to do at Carlsbad Caverns with Kids
Exploring Carlsbad Caverns with kids is absolutely magical! There’s nothing like seeing their face as they enter the cave’s Big Room and take in the towering formations. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a breathtaking cave hidden under the mountains in the middle of the New Mexico desert. I’ve been to Carlsbad several times — with…
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Best Things to Do at Bandelier with Kids
Visiting Bandelier with kids is an absolute blast! Bandelier National Monument is in Northern New Mexico, less than two hours from Albuquerque and less than an hour from Santa Fe. Bandelier is one of my top spots in New Mexico to bring visitors, especially during fall when the beautiful leaves turn golden. There is rich…
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Best Things to Do in Petroglyph with Kids
There are so many great trails to hike in Petroglyph with kids! Petroglyph National Monument is right in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s a must-do with kids in Albuquerque. Plus, it’s free! Petroglyphs are rock carvings. Most of the estimated 25,000 petroglyphs in the park are believed to have been carved by the…
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A Volcanic New Mexico adventure: El Malpaís, Bandera Ice Cave & El Morro
I have the most amazing New Mexico adventure day itinerary for you. It explores New Mexico’s volcanic legacy and its layered indigenous, colonial, and American history. You’ll visit two national monuments — El Malpaís and El Morro national monuments— as well as the privately owned Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano. If you’re journeying from Albuquerque, then…
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What to Do at Chaco Culture National Historical Park with kids
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is one of the most amazing places to take kids in New Mexico. It’s an absolutely stunning walk through the rich history of the Ancestral Puebloans in the Four Corners region (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado). You probably know of famous sites like Mesa Verde National Park, whose cliff…
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13 Best Things to Do in Albuquerque with Kids
Albuquerque is a fantastically fun and wildly underrated city to visit with kids. There is so much to do, at most of it is pretty affordable too! We lived in Albuquerque for two years and had a blast exploring everything the city and nearby mountains have to offer. Here are my favorite things to do…
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is full of delicious restaurants, ice cream shops, and coffee spots perfect for enjoying with kids (or without)! We lived in Albuquerque for two years and ate our way through the city. From breakfast burritos with green chile to flaky pastries to pizza with a side of board games, these are our favorite Albuquerque…